Pandharpur Shri Vithoba-Rukmai Mandir Samathi
Pandharpur Shri Vithoba-Rukmai Mandir Samathi is located in a place, which is 65 km away from Sholapur on the banks of river Bhimarathi.
Pandharpur Shri Vithoba-Rukmai Mandir Samathi place is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in Maharashtra.
Pandharpur Shri Vithoba-Rukmai Mandir Samathi place is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in Maharashtra.
Pandharpur preserves Lord Vithoba's image in a grand temple. Vithoba is a form of Krishna. The name Vithoba means Father Vitthala. Vitthala is said to have been derived from the word Vishnu in Kannada.
HOW TO REACH THERE?
Nearest Railway Stations :
Pandharpur is connected to Kurduvadi railway junction. A train runs from Pandharpur to Mumbai through Pune.
Pandharpur is connected to Kurduvadi railway junction. A train runs from Pandharpur to Mumbai through Pune.
Sangola (32.0 km)
Kurduwadi (52.0 km)
Mohol (41.0 km)
Solapur (63.0 km)
Miraj (128.0 km
Ahmednagar (196.0 km)
Nearest Airport :
Latur Airport (LTU) Domestic - 151 km
Kolhapur Airport (KLH) - Domestic 161 km
Lohegaon Airport, Pune (PNQ) - Domestic 186 km
Chatrapati Shivaji,Mumbai (BOM) - International 316 km
Built By :
King Visnuvardhana of the Hoysala dynasty.
King Visnuvardhana of the Hoysala dynasty.
Built In :
Pandharpur temple was built in the middle of the 13th century
Pandharpur temple was built in the middle of the 13th century
Highlights :
Pandharpur Shri Vithoba-Rukmai Mandir Samathi , Pandharpur is the main centre of worship for the ndu deity Vithoba, believed to be a local form of god Krishna or Vishnu and his consort Rakhumai.
It is the most visited temple in Maharastra. The Warkaris start marching from their homes to the Pandharpur Shri Vithoba-Rukmai Mandir Samathi in groups called Dindi to reach on Aashadhi ekadashi and Kartiki ekadashi.
A dip in the holy river Chandrabhaga on whose banks Pandharpur resides, is believed to have power to wash all sins.
It is the most visited temple in Maharastra. The Warkaris start marching from their homes to the Pandharpur Shri Vithoba-Rukmai Mandir Samathi in groups called Dindi to reach on Aashadhi ekadashi and Kartiki ekadashi.
A dip in the holy river Chandrabhaga on whose banks Pandharpur resides, is believed to have power to wash all sins.
Initially, all the devotes were allowed to touch the feet of the idol of Vithoba, but the Lord’s feet started chiseling out. So now, this practice is discontinued and only priests are allowed to conduct rituals and touch the idol.
History :
In the state of Maharashtra the month of Ashadh is very important in the eyes of Waarkaries(devotees).
In this month Ashadhi Ekadasi Waari of Pandharpur which culminates on the ekadasi day in Ashadi month. Millions of people participate in the Pandarpur Yatra and the journey is known as Waari in Marathi, meaning a holy pilgrimage.
The three-week long walk by foot from Dehu to Pandarpur covers nearly 450 kilometers. The aim of all the Warkaris is to reach Pandharpur and offer their respects to Lord Vithal, an incarnation of Lord Krishna, and emulate Sant Jnaneshwar(1275-1296) and Sant Tukaram(1608-1650).
Pandharpur is one of the most famous pilgrimage in state of Maharastra. This Yatra is annual pilgrimage trek of 21 days.
This year Pandharpur yatra palki of great saint Tukaram Maharaj will start on 3rd July and will end on 21st July on Ashadi Ekadasi.
In this month Ashadhi Ekadasi Waari of Pandharpur which culminates on the ekadasi day in Ashadi month. Millions of people participate in the Pandarpur Yatra and the journey is known as Waari in Marathi, meaning a holy pilgrimage.
The three-week long walk by foot from Dehu to Pandarpur covers nearly 450 kilometers. The aim of all the Warkaris is to reach Pandharpur and offer their respects to Lord Vithal, an incarnation of Lord Krishna, and emulate Sant Jnaneshwar(1275-1296) and Sant Tukaram(1608-1650).
Pandharpur is one of the most famous pilgrimage in state of Maharastra. This Yatra is annual pilgrimage trek of 21 days.
This year Pandharpur yatra palki of great saint Tukaram Maharaj will start on 3rd July and will end on 21st July on Ashadi Ekadasi.
ABOUT PANDHAPUR SHRI VITTHALA-RUKMINI MANDIR SAMATHI :
Pandharpur Shri Vithoba-Rukmai Mandir Samathi is located in Solapur district of Maharashtra.
It is known for Vithoba temple or Vitthal Rukmini temple.
The temple is located on the banks of the Bhima river, also known as Chandrabhaga. It is about 65 km west of Sholapur. The nearest airport is Pune which is 204 kms from Pandharpur.
It is well connected by railways and Kurduwadi railway junction but the convenient railhead is Solapur that is about 72 kms from the shrine.
At the end of this yatra i.e. when the Palkis reaches Pandharpur, all the Warkaris takes bath in the Chandrabhaga and then starts in the queue to meet the Vithoba.
It is known for Vithoba temple or Vitthal Rukmini temple.
The temple is located on the banks of the Bhima river, also known as Chandrabhaga. It is about 65 km west of Sholapur. The nearest airport is Pune which is 204 kms from Pandharpur.
It is well connected by railways and Kurduwadi railway junction but the convenient railhead is Solapur that is about 72 kms from the shrine.
At the end of this yatra i.e. when the Palkis reaches Pandharpur, all the Warkaris takes bath in the Chandrabhaga and then starts in the queue to meet the Vithoba.
The temple with its vast area has a total of six gates. The eastern entrance to this temple is known as the Namdev gate.
The sanctum enshrines a standing image of Vithoba also known as Panduranga, Pandhari or Vitthala.
The sanctum enshrines a standing image of Vithoba also known as Panduranga, Pandhari or Vitthala.
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